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In representing large numbers, English texts use commas (or spaces) to separate each group of three digits. This is almost always done for numbers of six or more digits, and optionally for five (or even four) digits. This makes it easier to read the number without having to count how many place holders there are in the number as a whole.
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How do you use a comma when writing in expanded form?
I do not use commas.
How can you put commas in 300698 by international way?
Generally you use commas to define triplets of numbers (from the right). so 300698 = 300,698
Who would use scientific notation in real life?
Scientists? It's handy for writing out any large numbers...
Why do scientist use scientific notation while writing large numbers?
It is easier to write 2.3 * 10-9 than to write 0.0000000023 ■
What is the advantage of using scientific notation?
An advantage of using the scientific notation is that scientists have to use large and small numbers and this helps them by showing the number in a smaller way.
How do you use a comma when writing in expanded form?
I do not use commas.
Where do you use commas in your writing?
You use commas when your writing a list of things like fruit names. You would not just leave it like this apple orange grapes and pear. You would rather use commas like this apple, orange, grapes and pear.
How can you put commas in 300698 by international way?
Generally you use commas to define triplets of numbers (from the right). so 300698 = 300,698
Can you use dashes instead of commas in a sentence?
Typically you can use them interchangeably, but dashes aren't usually used in formal writing.
Why is the use of scientific notation important in chemistry?
it is a way of writing numbers large or small and it is important in math
Who would use scientific notation in real life?
Scientists? It's handy for writing out any large numbers...
When is it not appropriate to use commas?
You do not always need to use a comma for pauses. Make sure to not overuse commas in your writing.
Do you use a comma in writing the year?
Commas used for the year won't be necessary until the year reaches 10,000
How do you say 8.789.000?
Depending on your punctuation it may be eight million seven hundred and eighty nine thousand or eight point seven eight nine, the trailing three zeros are not significant in that case.When large numbers are represented to others that use numbers scientific notation is used to prevent confusion and to be accurate. However, it is more usual to use commas to separate groups of three when writing numbers.
Why is it incorrect to use comas in the metric system?
It's not. Many countries use commas to separate large numbers into thousands, millions, billions, etc. Many others use periods for the same purpose. Whichever happens to be the local minhag in your shtetl may freely be used for large numbers regardless of what they represent, be it money, descriptions of herds of sheep, stories about the traffic, or metric measurements.
When writing December 2010 do you put a comma in between the month and year?
Yes, there is usually a comma. If you choose not to use a comma then you should remain consistent. For example, if you're writing an academic paper and using lots of dates then they should either all have commas or they should all have no commas.
Why do scientist use scientific notation while writing large numbers?
It is easier to write 2.3 * 10-9 than to write 0.0000000023 ■
